Sunan Ibn Majah #2220
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith discusses the rights of individuals who dig a well, granting them a designated area for their livestock. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) established guidelines for property rights and the use of resources, ensuring that those who invest effort into creating resources are rewarded and protected.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this principle highlights the importance of respecting property rights and the contributions of individuals who develop resources. It encourages responsible stewardship of shared resources and fair recognition of efforts in community development.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Water Rights and Property Rights because it addresses the rights of individuals who create resources and the importance of protecting those rights.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2220 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Pawning. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Mughaffal that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.